10 h. ago PMI: agriculture maintains the lead as economic activity expands for the sixth consecutive month

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday released its June 2025 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report, indicating that economic read more PMI: agriculture maintains the lead as economic activity expands for the sixth consecutive month

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67 h. ago High Costs, Economic Crunch Shrink ISP Subscriber Base To 289,000

The soaring subscription costs and Nigeria’s worsening economic conditions were instrumental to the sharp decline in active internet users relying on Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as new data from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) shows total ISP subscriptions fell to 289,369 in Q1 2025, down from 307,946 in Q3 2024. The drop, which affected major […]

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3 d. ago Business confidence rises for the sixth time, yet cost remains high

Business confidence has grown for the sixth consecutive month in 2025 on tamer inflationary pressures even as firms continue to read more Business confidence rises for the sixth time, yet cost remains high

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1 week ago Gov Aliyu powers industrial revival with major electricity projects in Sokoto

To revitalise industries and expand electricity access, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has rolled out energy initiatives aimed at transforming the state’s economic and social landscape. Among them is the completion of an inherited Independent Power Plant (IPP) project, executed at a cost of N950 million. The facility is poised to stimulate economic activities, and […] The post Gov Aliyu powers industrial revival with major electricity projects in Sokoto appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bribes at every turn: How police extortion bleeds Nigeria’s roads and people

Tribune Online Bribes at every turn: How police extortion bleeds Nigeria’s roads and people POLICE extortion remains a dark stain on Nigeria’s law enforcement system, eroding public trust and stifling economic activity. This insidious form of corruption, where officers exploit their authority to illicitly extract money or goods, is not an isolated occurrence but a deeply entrenched system. While this critique does not discount the dedication of many patriotic […] Bribes at every turn: How police extortion bleeds Nigeria’s roads and people Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s inflation eases to 22.97% in May on steady food, utility costs

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate slowed for the second consecutive month to 22.97 percent in May 2025 from 23.71 percent in read more Nigeria’s inflation eases to 22.97% in May on steady food, utility costs

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3 w. ago Insecurity: FG urged to construct coastal road from Lokoja to Taraba

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Federal Government has been urged to construct a coastal road from Lokoja in Kogi State to Taraba State towards generating economic activities around the corridor and improve security in the area. President of Apa Legacy and Sustainability Initiatives, Dr David Olofu, made the call when he visited some parts of […] The post Insecurity: FG urged to construct coastal road from Lokoja to Taraba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Super Falcons Retain 36th Position In FIFA World Rankings, Best Team In Africa

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have remained steady, holding their 36th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings. In the new rankings published on the official website of the soccer governing body, FIFA, yesterday, Falcons despite their unchanged position, continue to top the rankings in Africa. The United States maintains its lead three months on, although […]

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3 w. ago PMI: Recalibration bell tolls as cost pressures threaten Nigeria’s fragile recovery

By Chinwendu Obienyi Despite a sixth consecutive month of private sector expansion, Nigeria’s economic recovery is under increasing threat from cost-induced pressures that are eroding business margins, depressing confidence and exposing structural vulnerabilities across key sectors. The latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for May 2025, compiled by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), printed at […] The post PMI: Recalibration bell tolls as cost pressures threaten Nigeria’s fragile recovery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Alaafin of Oyo charges women entrepreneurs on economic growth

Tribune Online Alaafin of Oyo charges women entrepreneurs on economic growth "There is need for active participation of women in government at all levels to grow the economy through entrepreneurial skills." Alaafin of Oyo charges women entrepreneurs on economic growth Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Delta Govt Approves Repair Of Palace Road, N6.7bn UBEC Grant

Delta State Executive Council has approved the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of the Olu Palace Road and other roads. The approval was part of a series of road construction and rehabilitation projects aimed at improving infrastructure and boosting economic activities across the state. Apart from the construction of Orugboh road in Warri South local government […]

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4 w. ago Economic activities expand for sixth straight month as cost pressures mount

Economic activities in Nigeria expanded for the sixth consecutive month in May, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s read more Economic activities expand for sixth straight month as cost pressures mount

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